New bike-share program offers cycling to all

Using the new Atchison County Bike Share is as easy as checking out a library book.
Atchison County Selected as a Pathways to a Healthy Kansas Community

Atchison County receives $100,000 grant, access to $215,000 in additional funding
Atchison County is one of eight Kansas communities recently selected as a grantee in the largest community grant program ever funded by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas.
Atchison County News 2017 County Health Rankings Press Release

ATCHISON, Kan., April 7, 2017 – While Atchison County has received its highest ranking in the 2017 Robert Wood Johnson Foundation County Health Rankings at 44th out of 102 ranked counties, there is a deeper story the data tells us.
Atchison Bike & Pedestrian Plan Public Unveiling!

The goal of this plan is to aid in the improvement of the quality of life for the residents of Atchison.
LWLA Receives Community Partnerships Award

We were so honored to receive the Community Partnerships award at tonight’s Greater KC YMCA Spirit of Service Celebration.
LWLA supplies new drug disposal bins

Did you see the recent Globe article about the new medication disposal systems we’ve installed in town?
Almost 300 served at annual backpack giveaway

After Sunday, area students are better prepared to succeed in the upcoming school year.
2017 Backpack Giveaway

While supplies last.
Children must be present and accompanied by an adult to receive backpack.
Dental Screenings
sponsored by Dr. Patel, DDS & VanDyne Dental Group
(children must be accompanied by legal guardian)
LWLA supports library after-school teen program

The Atchison Library hosts a weekly after-school teen program to promote and provide a fun and safe learning environment.